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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 553.48 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 553.48 and 351.88 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 553.48 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/553.48 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 553.48 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 194,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,758.54/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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